New Brunswick Severe Thunderstorms O6/30/2021 Event Summary

Weather summary

for New Brunswick

issued by Environment Canada

at 3:28 p.m. ADT Monday 5 July 2021.

Discussion.

On Wednesday June 30, 2021 a severe weather outbreak affected 

several locations in New Brunswick. The most significant events were 

reported in Fredericton Junction and in the Florenceville-Bristol 

areas, although other parts of the province may also have seen 

damaging winds. The damage left thousands without power, caused 

significant damage to buildings and destroyed trees. The heaviest 

damage likely was caused by supercell thunderstorms and the strong 

downdrafts that they can create. 

The following is a summary of weather event information received by 

Environment Canada. 

Location 

Florenceville-Bristol. 

Event Description 

At approximately 9 PM a severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds 

near Florenceville-Bristol . Based on Doppler radar and photo 

evidence wind speeds associated thunderstorms were between 120 and 

160 km/hr. This included numerous downed trees and significant 

damage to some buildings. 

Location 

Fredericton Junction. 

Event Description 

At approximately 6:15 PM a severe thunderstorm produced damaging 

winds near Fredericton Junction. Based on radar, video and photo 

evidence wind speeds associated with thunderstorms were 90 to 130 

km/hr. This included some downed trees and minor damage to some 

homes and infrastructure.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial 

information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

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